2025-03-02 15:45:00Zara’s POV
Tonight had to be perfect.
Ethan will be surprised, I really want him to forget about his sister even though it's just for a short while.
I had spent the entire evening setting everything up. The room was bathed in the soft glow of candlelight, the flickering flames casting golden hues across the satin sheets. Rose petals trailed from the doorway to the bed, each one carefully placed to create a path meant only for him.
The scent of lavender and vanilla filled the air, blending with the delicious aroma of the meal I had spent hours preparing with the help of the maids, of course. I wasn’t exactly the best cook, but tonight, I wanted to give Ethan something special.
I wanted to remind him that despite everything, we were still us.
Or at least, I hoped we were.
Slipping into the red silk nightie that hugged my curves
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